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I had meant to write this post a week or so ago but with all the issues with the virus and the lockdown in our neighborhood, I've gotten a bit behind.
Our most popular giveaway ever, the Juki Industrial Sewing Machine Giveaway, ended recently. Nearly 13,000 readers participated which was a tremendous success.
Vivian O. from Bever, PA was the lucky winner. I think she has now received the entire machine. As an industrial machine, it was really large and came in three big boxes. Two boxes arrived at her house first with the table and the parts and I hope the final box with the machine and motor just arrived today. I'm sure Vivian will tell us how she's gone with this in the comments below.
I really, really wish everyone could have won but we only had one machine to give away. (Please keep an eye out for future giveaways and join our mailing list if you'd like us to keep you updated.)
Like we have done with nearly all our prior giveaways, to say thank you to everyone for participating and as a bit of a surprise consolation prize, we have decided to give away one of our very popular bag patterns for the Roundabout Bag which is sold normally for $6.95, absolutely FREE.
But please act today, this gift is only available for the next 24 hours!
This pattern has been widely reviewed and is accompanied by a 38-minute full video tutorial to help walk you through the entire process of sewing this versatile and stylish bag for summer.
Features of the Roundabout Bag:
- Unusual circular design with top zipper
- Uses ready made leather handles for a store-bought look (or you can make your own )
- Roomy inside with space for several internal pocket options
- Front single pocket with twist lock (optional)
- Back divided pocket
- Optional piping
- Full video tutorial (with pattern purchase only)
- Finished size – approx. 9 inches across by 3 inches deep
The pattern has a heap of pattern tester reviews so you can get real feedback on the project before you start. You can check this all out in the linked post.
I’m amazed and appreciative! It looks so much like an idea that’s been bouncing around in my head for years; Now you’ve done the hard part for me! Thank you so much! It will be something to look forward to making once the need for making masks is satisfied. Again, my most sincere thanks. Be well and best wishes.
Intriguing, so versatile – just lovely. Thanks so sew much for the pattern; now to get sewing!
It’s awesome! Thank You
I think is an awesome looking bag that I would luv to make. Thanks so much
This is very generous of you! Thank you very much. It is quite eye-catching
Thank you very much.
I’m not able to go to the download site. I just get a message that the IP address can’t be found. Am I the only one?
Hi Karen, everything seems to be working fine on our end. The download site is Bluprint which is a pretty popular site so I think the IP address should be fine. Please give it another try.
That is very thoughtful of you. Thank you!
Thank you for the pattern. It’s lovely.
Thank you!! This is so cute!!!!!
Thanks, so cool.
Wow.. Thank you SO much!!!
This was a great surprise. Thank you so much
Thanks for offering it free! Much appreciated!
How generous to share your talents with us in this free thanks.!
Very nice!
Thank you for your free pattern.
Thank you for that. What a lovely bag.
Thank you! This is a really pretty bag! I will love making this! Thank you so much! Yay! 🙂
Thanks for the bag pattern, but blueprint isn’t working. It will not accept my craftsy info, nor will it allow me to create a new account. It just keeps going around & around & around & around…..
lovely thank you
Awesome pattern
HOW FUN — thanks a bunch!! More fun than sewing masks! 🙂
love love this pattern thanks so much
How kind of you. Thanks!!
It’s like you read my mind! I was just thinking I want to make a round handbag.
Thanks!
Yay, thank you!
Oh how kind….thank you
Wow.. so cool. I like. Thank anyway ?
With our shelter-in-place regulations right now, I’m finding myself with enough time to make this lovely bag. Not only beautiful, but a welcome distraction from virus crisis. Thanks so much for the free pattern!
What a lovely surprise! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the Freebie 🙂 Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you so much!
Thank you, I have some material I was wondering what to make with it, now I know!!??
I’m so excited about this!! Thank you!! I have been eyeing this pattern.
This was very nice of you to offer this bag, it is adorable.
You’re so sweet! Thank you SO much!!
Can not locate the pattern???
Thanks for the consolation prize. I’ll just have to buy one, someday.
Thank you
This is a really cute bag. Thank you so much for offering it for free. I have several fabrics it would look good in! Can the size be changed without much difficulty?
I’m sure you can change the size if you’re an experienced sewist. Let me know how you go.
I think it’s great. Love having a variety of bags to use